Definitions

1. proper noun

A river in Central Asia, rising in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan and flowing through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to the Caspian Sea.

“The Oxus River is a vital source of water for the region’s agriculture and industry.”

2. noun

A large, powerful draft animal, especially an ox.

“The oxus was used to plow the fields during harvest season.”

3. noun

A unit of currency in ancient Persia, equal to 72 shekels.

“The merchant paid the taxes in oxuses.”